Paulie

Paulie is an English pet form and diminutive of Paul, which derives from the Latin family name Paulus, meaning small or humble. The name gained widespread use in the Christian world largely through Saint Paul the Apostle, whose missionary journeys and epistles shaped early Christianity. Paulie is used for both males and females, functioning as an affectionate short form in everyday speech. Related forms include Paolo, Pablo, Pavel, and Pauline.